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Southerndown, Dunraven Bay And Castle c.1955
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This site has a long history. Arnold de Boteler was awarded the manor of Dunraven by William de Londres as a reward for his defence of Ogmore Castle when it was attacked by the Welsh. The manor passed by marriage to the Vaughan family, some of whom were known to engage in wrecking - luring unsuspecting vessels to disaster on the nearby rocks. It was considered normal practice to murder any surviving sailors to prevent the reason for the disaster becoming known and then to seize the cargo. The story goes on to tell us that the Vaughans gave up this practice when they wrecked a ship captained by one of their own family.

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A Selection of Memories from Southerndown

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Southerndown

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My mother, Nancy Owen, was born at 'Slon Cottage' in 1906. Her father, John Richard Owen, worked for the Booker family of Slon. The Bookers originated from Velindre House, Cardiff. Nancy Owen's mother was Mary Ann Owen (nee Cosby) of Merthyr Mawr. She met her husband to be, John Richard Owen, when she was postmistress of the Post Office at Merthyr Mawr and he, John Richard Owen, worked for the Nicholl ...see more
Southerndown, Slon 1901
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The Ferns
The Ferns was my grandparents' house during the late 1950s - 1960s.  Their surname was Edwards. (Ellen and Lewis.) My mother (Anne) spent many happy times here. I wish they were still here to share these photos with but unfortunately my nan died on New Year's Eve 2008 and my mum 3 years ago.  My mother used to say she was in the top floor with the window to the side of the house and this room gave rise to her phobia ...see more
Southerndown, Villas 1901
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Dunraven Hotel
When my father joined us from London after the war he went to work in the Hotel and I have a photo of him looking smart in his uniform. The Hotel was altered eventually and became the Sunshine home for the Blind for a while I think.
Southerndown, Dunraven Hotel 1901
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Southerndown Villas
I feel that the house on the right was called 'The Ferns'. My family and I were evacuated to Southerndown in 1944 and after staying in one big building near the Three Golden Cups, were moved to the upstairs of ;The Ferns'. At that time there were two other families there also but eventually the ground floor was occupied by a family called Keeble and we (Langrish) were upstairs. My father painted Walt ...see more
Southerndown, Villas 1901
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